These poses not only helps to lose extra fat but it also lets you stay in shape naturally. The postures stimulate sluggish glands like the thyroid gland and induce it to increase hormonal secretions.
Surya Namaskar, Salute to the Sun or Sun Salutation, is a practice in yoga as exercise incorporating a sequence of some twelve gracefully linked asanas. The asana sequence is an ancient technique of paying respect or expressing gratitude to the sun.
Surya Namaskar are traditionally performed in the morning to greet the new day. One of the means of honoring the sun is through the dynamic asana sequence. It is one of the basic yoga practices nevertheless. It holds a lot of significance in the yoga world.
The muscle groups activated by specific asanas varied with the skill of the practitioners, from beginner to instructor. The asanas in surya namaskar sequence were performed by beginners, advanced practitioners and instructors. The activation of 14 groups of muscles was measured with electrode on the skin over the muscles. Beginners used pectoral muscles more than instructors where as instructors used deltoid muscles more than practitioner. These asana practice increases awareness of the body and the patterns in which muscles are engaged, making exercise more beneficial and safer.
These sequence of 12 powerful yoga poses, being a great cardiovascular workout, surya namaskar is also known to have an immensely positive impact on the body and mind. Surya namaskar is best done early morning on an empty stomach. Each set consists of 12 poses and 2 sets are enough for a beginner.
BENEFITS OF SURYA NAMASKAR
* Helps maintain cardiovascular health
* Stimulates the nervous system
* Helps in stretching, flexing and toning the muscles
* An excellent exercise for weight loss management
* Strengthens the immune system
* Enhances cognitive function
* Improves overall health, strengthens the body and relaxes the mind
* Improves blood circulation on the body. Due to the active process of inhalation and exhalation the lungs are constantly ventilated and blood remains oxygenated. It's a great way of detoxing your body and other toxic gases.
* Your mantra to weight loss. It's is a great cardiovascular workout that stretches the abdominal muscles while helping you reduce excess weight. The asanas also result in toning your arms, abs and giving great flexibility to your spine. It also helps to strengthen your entire skeletal system. If you're facing the problem of an irregular menstrual cycle, these asanas will help you supress this irregularity
* Benefits your skin and hair. It improves your blood circulation that aids in bringing back the glow on your face, preventing the onset of wrinkles, making your skin look reckless and radiant. It also prevents hair loss and the ageing of hair.
*Anti-Anxiety and calming properties. These poses helps to improve memory and the nervous system. It's stabilizes the activity of the endocrine and thyroid glands, there by reducing anxiety and inducing the sensation of complete calmness and tranquility.
* Better digestive system
* Brings down blood sugar level
* Battles insomnia
* Healthy lower and upper body. It effectively strengthens the legs, ankles and feet. The pose firms the hips relieves sciatica and reduces flat feet.
* Enhances fitness and flexibility. It is a comprehensive workout that benefits the entire body. These 12 postures stretch, strengthen and boost fitness of the body. It works on the joints of wrists
* Help to control blood pressure and heart problems. It is a natural remedy for blood pressure. It's benefits the heart muscles and corrects irregular heartbeats. The practice also keeps sugar levels in control.
* Breathing stamina increase. It improve the capacity of the lungs, stimulates oxygen supply and regulates it to all the vital organs in the bosy.
* Mental development. It improves the mental and physical balance of the person's body. Develops patience and builds stamina by increasing the mental capacity of the brain and the body.
So, most of all do not forget to add this routine to your fitness schedule.
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